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JP2017107734A
JP2017107734A JP2015240529A JP2015240529A JP2017107734A JP 2017107734 A JP2017107734 A JP 2017107734A JP 2015240529 A JP2015240529 A JP 2015240529A JP 2015240529 A JP2015240529 A JP 2015240529A JP 2017107734 A JP2017107734 A JP 2017107734A
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Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a connector device capable of detecting a halfway fitting.SOLUTION: A connector device 10 comprises a first connector 20 and a second connector 50. The first connector 20 comprises: a first engaging part; a second engaging part 40; and arm parts 25R and 25L which have the second engaging part 40, and support the second engaging part, are visible from an external part. The second connector 50 comprises a first engaged part that is engaged to the first engaging part; and a second engaged part 70 that is engaged to the second engaging part 40, and is fitted to the first connector 20. In response to progress of fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50, the first engaging part is engaged to the first engaged part, the second engaging part 40 is guided to the second engaged part 70, and the arm parts 25R and 25L are deformed. After the engagement of the first engaging part and the first engaged part, the second engaging part 40 is engaged to the second engaged part 70, and the deformation of the arm parts 25R and 25L is released.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

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本発明は、コネクタ装置に関する。   The present invention relates to a connector device.

特許文献１には、コネクタ位置保証機能（Connector Position Assurance；ＣＰＡ）を備えるコネクタ装置が開示されている。特許文献１に記載のコネクタ装置は、係止ニブと係止肩部とからなる第１の係止機構と、第１の係止機構とは異なる機構からなる第２の係止機構と、を備える。ソケットコネクタ本体とプラグコネクタ本体との嵌合の進行に伴って、第１の係止機構が係止状態になると共に、第２の係止機構が係止状態になる。二つの係止機構が係止状態となることで、ソケットコネクタ本体とプラグコネクタ本体とは嵌合する。   Patent Document 1 discloses a connector device having a connector position assurance function (Connector Position Assurance; CPA). The connector device described in Patent Document 1 includes a first locking mechanism including a locking nib and a locking shoulder, and a second locking mechanism including a mechanism different from the first locking mechanism. Prepare. As the fitting between the socket connector main body and the plug connector main body proceeds, the first locking mechanism is locked and the second locking mechanism is locked. When the two locking mechanisms are locked, the socket connector body and the plug connector body are fitted.

特開２０１１−２１０７２３号公報JP 2011-210723 A

特許文献１に記載されたコネクタ装置を組み立てる場合、一方の係止機構の係止状態が完了しつつも、他方の係止機構の係止状態が完了していない中途嵌合の状態が生じ得る。しかしながら、特許文献１に記載されたコネクタ装置では、中途嵌合の状態が生じても、組み立てを行うユーザが、中途嵌合の状態を検出することが難しい。   When assembling the connector device described in Patent Document 1, an intermediate fitting state in which the locking state of one locking mechanism is completed but the locking state of the other locking mechanism is not completed may occur. . However, in the connector device described in Patent Document 1, it is difficult for the user who performs the assembly to detect the state of the halfway fitting even if the halfway fitting state occurs.

本発明は、上述の事情の下になされたもので、中途嵌合を検出することができるコネクタ装置を提供することを目的とする。   The present invention has been made under the circumstances described above, and an object thereof is to provide a connector device that can detect mid-fitting.

上述の目的を達成するために、本発明に係るコネクタ装置は、
第１係止部と、第２係止部と、前記第２係止部を支持し、外部から視認可能なアーム部と、を備える第１コネクタと、
前記第１係止部に係止される第１被係止部と、前記第２係止部に係止される第２被係止部と、を備え、前記第１コネクタに嵌合する第２コネクタと、を備え、
前記第１コネクタと前記第２コネクタとの嵌合の進行に伴って、前記第１係止部が前記第１被係止部に係止すると共に、前記第２係止部が前記第２被係止部に案内されて前記アーム部が撓み、前記第１係止部と前記第１被係止部との係止後、前記第２係止部が前記第２被係止部に係止すると共に前記アーム部の撓みが解消するように構成されている。 In order to achieve the above object, a connector device according to the present invention includes:
A first connector comprising: a first locking portion; a second locking portion; and an arm portion that supports the second locking portion and is visible from outside.
A first locked portion that is locked to the first locking portion; and a second locked portion that is locked to the second locking portion; 2 connectors,
As the fitting of the first connector and the second connector progresses, the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion, and the second locking portion is locked to the second locked portion. Guided by the locking portion, the arm portion bends, and after the first locking portion and the first locked portion are locked, the second locking portion locks to the second locked portion. In addition, the bending of the arm portion is eliminated.

前記第１被係止部は、前記第１コネクタへの前記第２コネクタの挿入方向の先端側から順に、前記第１係止部を案内し、前記挿入方向に対して傾斜する第１の傾斜面と前記挿入方向に平行な第１の平行面と、を有し、
前記第２被係止部は、前記挿入方向の先端側から順に、前記第１係止部を案内し、前記挿入方向に対して傾斜する第２の傾斜面と前記挿入方向に平行な第２の平行面と、を有し、
前記第１係止部が前記第１の平行面に到達すると、前記第２係止部が前記第２の平行面に到達してもよい。 The first locked portion guides the first locking portion in order from the distal end side in the insertion direction of the second connector to the first connector, and is inclined first with respect to the insertion direction. And a first parallel surface parallel to the insertion direction,
The second locked portion sequentially guides the first locking portion from the distal end side in the insertion direction, and a second inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the insertion direction and a second parallel to the insertion direction. Parallel planes of
When the first locking portion reaches the first parallel surface, the second locking portion may reach the second parallel surface.

前記第２被係止部は、前記挿入方向における前記第２の平行面の後端に設けられた立面を有し、
前記立面は、前記挿入方向に対して傾斜してもよい。 The second locked portion has an elevation surface provided at a rear end of the second parallel surface in the insertion direction,
The elevation surface may be inclined with respect to the insertion direction.

前記アーム部は、前記第１コネクタの本体部から突出する一対の棒材から構成され、
前記第２係止部は、前記棒材の先端に設けられていてもよい。 The arm portion is composed of a pair of bar members protruding from the main body portion of the first connector,
The second locking portion may be provided at the tip of the bar.

前記一対の棒材は、前記第１の係止部が前記第１の被係止部に係止してから、前記第２の係止部が前記第２の被係止部に係止するまで、互いに広がる方向に撓むように形成されていてもよい。   In the pair of rods, the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion, and then the second locking portion is locked to the second locked portion. Until then, they may be formed so as to bend in the direction of spreading.

前記第１コネクタと前記第２コネクタとの嵌合が完了した時の、前記第２コネクタの挿入方向における後端の位置と、前記第１コネクタの本体部から突出する前記アーム部の先端の位置とは、前記第２コネクタの挿入方向に直交する同一面上にあってもよい。   The position of the rear end in the insertion direction of the second connector when the fitting between the first connector and the second connector is completed, and the position of the tip of the arm portion protruding from the main body portion of the first connector May be on the same plane orthogonal to the insertion direction of the second connector.

前記第１コネクタは、配線基板に設けられたリセプタクルコネクタであり、
前記第２コネクタは、端子を有し、前記端子に電線が接続されたプラグコネクタであってもよい。 The first connector is a receptacle connector provided on a wiring board;
The second connector may be a plug connector having a terminal and an electric wire connected to the terminal.

前記第１コネクタ及び前記第２コネクタは、端子を有し、前記端子に電線が接続されたコネクタであってもよい。   The first connector and the second connector may have a terminal, and an electric wire may be connected to the terminal.

本発明では、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合が完了すると、外部から視認可能なアーム部に生じた撓みが解消される。アーム部の撓みの解消を確認することにより、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの中途嵌合を検出することができる。   In the present invention, when the fitting between the first connector and the second connector is completed, the bending generated in the arm portion visible from the outside is eliminated. By confirming the elimination of the bending of the arm portion, it is possible to detect the midway fitting between the first connector and the second connector.

本発明の実施形態に係るコネクタ装置の斜視図である。1 is a perspective view of a connector device according to an embodiment of the present invention. コネクタ装置の分解斜視図である。It is a disassembled perspective view of a connector apparatus. コネクタ装置の分解平面図である。It is a disassembled top view of a connector apparatus. 図３のＢ−Ｂ断面図である。It is BB sectional drawing of FIG. 第１係止部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a 1st latching | locking part. 第２係止部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a 2nd latching | locking part. 雌端子の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a female terminal. 第１被係止部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a 1st to-be-latched part. 第２被係止部の断面図である。It is sectional drawing of a 2nd to-be-latched part. （Ａ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための断面図（その１）である。（Ｂ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための平面図（その１）である。(A) is sectional drawing (the 1) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. (B) is a top view (the 1) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. （Ａ）は、図１０（Ａ）の矢印Ａで示した部分を拡大した断面図（その１）である。（Ｂ）は、図１０（Ｂ）の矢印Ｂで示した部分を拡大した断面図（その１）である。(A) is sectional drawing (the 1) which expanded the part shown by the arrow A of FIG. 10 (A). FIG. 10B is an enlarged cross-sectional view (part 1) of a portion indicated by an arrow B in FIG. （Ａ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための断面図（その２）である。（Ｂ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための平面図（その２）である。(A) is sectional drawing (the 2) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. (B) is a top view (the 2) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. （Ａ）は、図１２（Ａ）の部分拡大断面図（その２）である。（Ｂ）は、図１２（Ｂ）の部分拡大断面図（その２）である。FIG. 12A is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view (part 2) of FIG. FIG. 12B is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view (part 2) of FIG. （Ａ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための断面図（その３）である。（Ｂ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための平面図（その３）である。(A) is sectional drawing (the 3) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. (B) is a top view (the 3) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. （Ａ）は、図１４（Ａ）の部分拡大断面図（その３）である。（Ｂ）は、図１４（Ｂ）の部分拡大断面図（その３）である。FIG. 14A is a partial enlarged cross-sectional view (part 3) of FIG. FIG. 14B is a partially enlarged sectional view (No. 3) of FIG. （Ａ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための断面図（その４）である。（Ｂ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための平面図（その４）である。(A) is sectional drawing (the 4) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. (B) is a top view (the 4) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. （Ａ）は、図１６（Ａ）の部分拡大断面図（その４）である。（Ｂ）は、図１６（Ｂ）の部分拡大断面図（その４）である。FIG. 16A is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view (part 4) of FIG. FIG. 16B is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view (part 4) of FIG. （Ａ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための断面図（その５）である。（Ｂ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合を説明するための平面図（その５）である。(A) is sectional drawing (the 5) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. (B) is a top view (the 5) for demonstrating fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. （Ａ）は、図１８（Ａ）の部分拡大断面図（その５）である。（Ｂ）は、図１８（Ｂ）の部分拡大断面図（その５）である。FIG. 18A is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view (part 5) of FIG. FIG. 18B is a partially enlarged cross-sectional view (part 5) of FIG. （Ａ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合の解除を説明するための断面図である。（Ｂ）は、第１コネクタと第２コネクタとの嵌合の解除を説明するための平面図である。(A) is sectional drawing for demonstrating cancellation | release of fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. (B) is a top view for demonstrating cancellation | release of fitting with a 1st connector and a 2nd connector. 嵌合ストロークと、第１係止部が第１被係止部に係止するときの挿入力及び第２係止部が第２被係止部に係止するときの挿入力との関係を示したグラフである。The relationship between the fitting stroke and the insertion force when the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion and the insertion force when the second locking portion is locked to the second locked portion. It is the shown graph. （Ａ）は、変形例１に係るコネクタ装置の斜視図である。（Ｂ）は、変形例１に係るコネクタ装置の側面図である。FIG. 8A is a perspective view of a connector device according to a first modification. FIG. 6B is a side view of the connector device according to the first modification. 変形例２に係るコネクタ装置の斜視図である。It is a perspective view of the connector apparatus which concerns on the modification 2. FIG.

以下、本発明の実施形態に係るコネクタ装置１０について、図１〜図２０を用いて説明する。なお、理解を容易にするために、ＸＹＺ座標を設定し、適宜参照する。   Hereinafter, a connector device 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. In order to facilitate understanding, XYZ coordinates are set and referred to as appropriate.

コネクタ装置１０は、例えば、自動車に装備される電子回路部品に用いられる。コネクタ装置１０は、図１及び図２に示すように、第１コネクタ２０と、第１コネクタ２０に嵌合する第２コネクタ５０とを備える。なお、第２コネクタ５０が第１コネクタ２０に、挿入する挿入方向Ｄ１は、−Ｘ方向と同一の方向である。   The connector device 10 is used, for example, in an electronic circuit component that is installed in an automobile. As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the connector device 10 includes a first connector 20 and a second connector 50 that fits into the first connector 20. The insertion direction D1 in which the second connector 50 is inserted into the first connector 20 is the same direction as the −X direction.

第１コネクタ２０は、図３及び図４に示すように、本実施形態においては、配線基板Ｓに実装されるリセプタクルコネクタである。第１コネクタ２０は、導電性の素材からなる８本の雄端子２１と、樹脂からなるアウターハウジング２２とを備える。第１コネクタ２０は、例えば、射出成型によりアウターハウジング２２を成形後、雄端子２１を圧入することにより形成されている。   As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the first connector 20 is a receptacle connector mounted on the wiring board S in the present embodiment. The first connector 20 includes eight male terminals 21 made of a conductive material and an outer housing 22 made of resin. The first connector 20 is formed, for example, by press-fitting the male terminal 21 after molding the outer housing 22 by injection molding.

雄端子２１は、図４に示すように、＋Ｘ側の端部２１ａ及び−Ｘ側の端部２１ｂがアウターハウジング２２から突出して形成されている。雄端子２１の＋Ｘ側の端部２１ａは、アウターハウジング２２の内部の空間に突出している。雄端子２１の−Ｘ側の端部２１ｂは、アウターハウジング２２の−Ｘ側の後端面から露出し、略Ｓ字状に湾曲し、−Ｘ方向に平行に突出して形成されている。雄端子２１の端部２１ｂは、配線基板Ｓに半田付けされる外部リード部として用いられる。   As shown in FIG. 4, the male terminal 21 has a + X side end 21 a and a −X side end 21 b that protrude from the outer housing 22. An end 21 a on the + X side of the male terminal 21 protrudes into the space inside the outer housing 22. An end portion 21b on the −X side of the male terminal 21 is exposed from the rear end surface of the outer housing 22 on the −X side, is curved in a substantially S shape, and is formed to protrude in parallel to the −X direction. The end 21b of the male terminal 21 is used as an external lead portion soldered to the wiring board S.

アウターハウジング２２は、＋Ｘ方向に開口する嵌合穴２３が形成された略箱形状の部材である。アウターハウジング２２の嵌合穴２３には、第２コネクタ５０が挿入される。アウターハウジング２２を構成する壁の一部である天井壁部２４の＋Ｘ側近傍には、第１係止部３０が形成されている。   The outer housing 22 is a substantially box-shaped member in which a fitting hole 23 that opens in the + X direction is formed. The second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the outer housing 22. A first locking portion 30 is formed in the vicinity of the + X side of the ceiling wall portion 24 that is a part of the wall constituting the outer housing 22.

第１係止部３０は、図５に示すように、天井壁部２４の下面２４ａに形成されている。第１係止部３０は、挿入方向Ｄ１における後端側（＋Ｘ側）から順に、傾斜面３１と平行面３２と立面３３とを有する。傾斜面３１は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対して傾斜している面から構成されている。平行面３２は、挿入方向Ｄ１に平行な面から構成されている。立面３３は、Ｚ軸方向にほぼ平行な面から構成されている。   As shown in FIG. 5, the first locking portion 30 is formed on the lower surface 24 a of the ceiling wall portion 24. The 1st latching | locking part 30 has the inclined surface 31, the parallel surface 32, and the standing surface 33 in order from the rear end side (+ X side) in the insertion direction D1. The inclined surface 31 is composed of a surface that is inclined with respect to the insertion direction D1. The parallel surface 32 is composed of a surface parallel to the insertion direction D1. The upright surface 33 is composed of a surface substantially parallel to the Z-axis direction.

図３に示すように、アウターハウジング２２には、嵌合穴２３が形成されている本体部と、一対のアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌと、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの先端に設けられた２つの第２係止部４０とが形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 3, the outer housing 22 has a main body portion in which a fitting hole 23 is formed, a pair of arm portions 25R and 25L, and two second portions provided at the tips of the arm portions 25R and 25L. A locking portion 40 is formed.

アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、図２に示すように、アウターハウジング２２を構成する壁の一部である側壁部２６の端面から＋Ｘ方向に突出して形成されている棒材である。アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、図１に示すように、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合を行うユーザが、外部から視認可能に、嵌合状態で外部に露出して形成されている。アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、撓むように設けられている。   As shown in FIG. 2, the arm portions 25 </ b> R and 25 </ b> L are bar members that are formed to protrude in the + X direction from the end surface of the side wall portion 26 that is a part of the wall constituting the outer housing 22. As shown in FIG. 1, the arm portions 25 </ b> R and 25 </ b> L are exposed to the outside in a fitted state so that a user who fits the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 can visually recognize from the outside. Yes. The arm portions 25R and 25L are provided to bend as the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses.

第２係止部４０は、図３に示すように、一対のアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの内側に対向して形成されている。第２係止部４０は、図６に示すように、挿入方向Ｄ１における後端側（＋Ｘ側）から順に、傾斜面４１と平行面４２と立面４３とを有する。傾斜面４１は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対して傾斜している面から構成されている。平行面４２は、挿入方向Ｄ１に平行な面から構成されている。立面４３は、Ｙ軸方向に傾斜する面から構成されている。   The 2nd latching | locking part 40 is formed facing the inner side of a pair of arm part 25R, 25L, as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 6, the second locking portion 40 includes an inclined surface 41, a parallel surface 42, and an upright surface 43 in order from the rear end side (+ X side) in the insertion direction D <b> 1. The inclined surface 41 is composed of a surface that is inclined with respect to the insertion direction D1. The parallel surface 42 is composed of a surface parallel to the insertion direction D1. The upright surface 43 is composed of a surface inclined in the Y-axis direction.

第２コネクタ５０は、図３及び図４に示すように、本実施形態においては、電線Ｗが接続されるプラグコネクタである。第２コネクタ５０は、８本の雌端子５１と、樹脂からなるインナーハウジング５２とを備える。   As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the second connector 50 is a plug connector to which the electric wire W is connected in the present embodiment. The second connector 50 includes eight female terminals 51 and an inner housing 52 made of resin.

雌端子５１は、図７に示すように、例えば、導電性の板材を曲げ加工することにより形成されている。雌端子５１の−Ｘ側の端部には、雄端子２１の端部２１ａが挿入される略角筒形状の鞘状部５１ａが形成されている。鞘状部５１ａに挿入された雄端子２１の端部２１ａは、弾性接触片５１ｃの弾性力によって固定される。また、雌端子５１の＋Ｘ側の端部には、電線Ｗが挿入されて、圧着固定される結束部５１ｂが形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 7, the female terminal 51 is formed by, for example, bending a conductive plate material. A substantially rectangular tube-shaped sheath 51a into which the end 21a of the male terminal 21 is inserted is formed at the end of the female terminal 51 on the -X side. The end 21a of the male terminal 21 inserted into the sheath 51a is fixed by the elastic force of the elastic contact piece 51c. Further, at the end of the female terminal 51 on the + X side, a bundling portion 51b into which the electric wire W is inserted and fixed by pressure bonding is formed.

インナーハウジング５２は、図２に示すように、Ｘ軸方向をやや長手方向とする略直方体形状に形成されている。インナーハウジング５２の後端面（＋Ｘ側の端面）には、雌端子５１を挿入する挿入口５３が８つ形成されている。挿入口５３は、図４に示すように、インナーハウジング５２の内部に形成された端子収容室５４に通じている。   As shown in FIG. 2, the inner housing 52 is formed in a substantially rectangular parallelepiped shape with the X-axis direction slightly longer. Eight insertion ports 53 into which the female terminals 51 are inserted are formed in the rear end surface (+ X side end surface) of the inner housing 52. As shown in FIG. 4, the insertion port 53 communicates with a terminal accommodating chamber 54 formed in the inner housing 52.

インナーハウジング５２には、アーム部５５と、アーム部５５に設けられた第１被係止部６０とが形成されている。   The inner housing 52 is formed with an arm portion 55 and a first locked portion 60 provided on the arm portion 55.

アーム部５５は、インナーハウジング５２を構成する壁の一部である天井壁部５６の先端側（−Ｘ側）の近傍部分５６ａから延設されている。アーム部５５は、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、撓むように設けられている。   The arm portion 55 extends from a vicinity portion 56 a on the front end side (−X side) of the ceiling wall portion 56 that is a part of the wall constituting the inner housing 52. The arm portion 55 is provided so as to bend as the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses.

第１被係止部６０は、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０とが嵌合した時に、第１係止部３０が係止する係止対象である。第１被係止部６０は、図８に示すように、アーム部５５の上面５５ａに形成されている。第１被係止部６０は、第２コネクタ５０の挿入方向Ｄ１における先端側（−Ｘ側）から順に、傾斜面６１と平行面６２と立面６３とを有する。傾斜面６１は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対して傾斜する面から構成されている。傾斜面６１の傾斜角度は、第１係止部３０の傾斜面の傾斜角度と同等である。平行面６２は、挿入方向Ｄ１にほぼ平行な面から構成されている。傾斜面６１と平行面６２とは、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、第１係止部３０を案内する案内面として用いられる。立面６３は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対してほぼ垂直な面（Ｚ軸方向にほぼ平行な面）から構成されている。立面６３が、第１係止部３０の立面３３と対向すると、第１被係止部６０は、第１係止部３０に係止される。   The first locked portion 60 is a locking target to be locked by the first locking portion 30 when the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 are fitted. As shown in FIG. 8, the first locked portion 60 is formed on the upper surface 55 a of the arm portion 55. The first locked portion 60 includes an inclined surface 61, a parallel surface 62, and an upright surface 63 in order from the distal end side (−X side) in the insertion direction D <b> 1 of the second connector 50. The inclined surface 61 is composed of a surface that is inclined with respect to the insertion direction D1. The inclination angle of the inclined surface 61 is equivalent to the inclination angle of the inclined surface of the first locking part 30. The parallel surface 62 is composed of a surface substantially parallel to the insertion direction D1. The inclined surface 61 and the parallel surface 62 are used as a guide surface for guiding the first locking portion 30 as the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses. The standing surface 63 is composed of a surface that is substantially perpendicular to the insertion direction D1 (a surface that is substantially parallel to the Z-axis direction). When the rising surface 63 faces the rising surface 33 of the first locking portion 30, the first locked portion 60 is locked to the first locking portion 30.

図２及び図４に示すように、インナーハウジング５２のアーム部５５の先端部近傍には、第１係止部３０と第１被係止部６０との係止を解除する係止解除部５７が形成されている。   As shown in FIGS. 2 and 4, in the vicinity of the distal end portion of the arm portion 55 of the inner housing 52, an unlocking portion 57 that releases the locking between the first locking portion 30 and the first locked portion 60. Is formed.

図３に示すように、インナーハウジング５２には、２つの第２被係止部７０が形成されている。   As shown in FIG. 3, two second locked portions 70 are formed in the inner housing 52.

第２被係止部７０は、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、第２係止部４０が係止する係止対象である。第２被係止部７０は、インナーハウジング５２の側面５２Ｒ、５２Ｌに形成されている。第２被係止部７０は、図９に示すように、第２コネクタ５０の挿入方向Ｄ１における先端側（−Ｘ側）から順に、傾斜面７１と平行面７２と立面７３とを有する。傾斜面７１は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対して傾斜している面から構成されている。平行面７２は、挿入方向Ｄ１にほぼ平行な面から構成されている。立面７３は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対して傾斜する面から構成されている。傾斜面７１と平行面７２とは、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、第２係止部４０を案内する案内面として用いられる。立面７３は、その傾斜角度θ２が、傾斜面７１の傾斜角度θ１よりも大きく形成されている。立面７３が、第２係止部４０の立面４３と対向した時に、第２被係止部７０は、第２係止部４０に係止される。   The second locked portion 70 is a locking target that is locked by the second locking portion 40 as the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses. The second locked portion 70 is formed on the side surfaces 52 </ b> R and 52 </ b> L of the inner housing 52. As shown in FIG. 9, the second locked portion 70 includes an inclined surface 71, a parallel surface 72, and an upright surface 73 in order from the distal end side (−X side) in the insertion direction D <b> 1 of the second connector 50. The inclined surface 71 is composed of a surface that is inclined with respect to the insertion direction D1. The parallel surface 72 is composed of a surface substantially parallel to the insertion direction D1. The upright surface 73 is composed of a surface inclined with respect to the insertion direction D1. The inclined surface 71 and the parallel surface 72 are used as a guide surface for guiding the second locking portion 40 as the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses. The upright surface 73 is formed such that the inclination angle θ2 is larger than the inclination angle θ1 of the inclined surface 71. When the rising surface 73 faces the rising surface 43 of the second locking portion 40, the second locked portion 70 is locked to the second locking portion 40.

上述のように構成されたコネクタ装置１０の第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合方法について、図１０〜図１９を用いて説明する。   A method of fitting the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 of the connector device 10 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIGS.

図１０及び図１１に示すように、第２コネクタ５０を、挿入方向Ｄ１に移動させつつ、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入されていくと、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に当接する。第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に当接すると、第２係止部４０も第２被係止部７０に当接する。本実施形態においては、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に当接するタイミングは、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に当接するタイミングと一致する。   As shown in FIGS. 10 and 11, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20 while moving the second connector 50 in the insertion direction D1, the first locking is achieved. The part 30 contacts the first locked part 60. When the first locking part 30 comes into contact with the first locked part 60, the second locking part 40 also comes into contact with the second locked part 70. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the first locking portion 30 contacts the first locked portion 60 coincides with the timing at which the second locking portion 40 contacts the second locked portion 70.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入されていくと、図１２（Ａ）及び図１３（Ａ）に示すように、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０の傾斜面６１に案内されることで、アーム部５５が撓み、矢印Ａ１に示すように、第１被係止部６０が下側（−Ｚ側）に押し込まれる。同様に、図１２（Ｂ）及び図１３（Ｂ）に示すように、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０の傾斜面７１に案内されて、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌが撓み、矢印Ａ２に示すように、第２係止部４０は互いに広がる方向に押し出される。   Further, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, as shown in FIG. 12 (A) and FIG. By being guided by the inclined surface 61 of the locking portion 60, the arm portion 55 is bent, and the first locked portion 60 is pushed downward (−Z side) as indicated by an arrow A1. Similarly, as shown in FIGS. 12B and 13B, the second locking portion 40 is guided by the inclined surface 71 of the second locked portion 70, and the arm portions 25R and 25L are bent, As shown by the arrow A2, the second locking portions 40 are pushed out in the direction of spreading.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入されていくと、図１３（Ａ）に示すように、第１係止部３０は、第１被係止部６０の平行面６２に到達する。第１係止部３０が、第１被係止部６０の平行面６２に到達すると、図１３（Ｂ）に示すように、第２係止部４０も、第２被係止部７０の平行面７２に到達する。本実施形態においては、第１被係止部６０が平行面６２に到達するタイミングは、第２被係止部７０が平行面７２に到達するタイミングと一致する。   Further, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, as shown in FIG. 13A, the first locking portion 30 is connected to the first locked portion 60. The parallel surface 62 is reached. When the first locking portion 30 reaches the parallel surface 62 of the first locked portion 60, the second locking portion 40 is also parallel to the second locked portion 70 as shown in FIG. A plane 72 is reached. In the present embodiment, the timing at which the first locked portion 60 reaches the parallel surface 62 coincides with the timing at which the second locked portion 70 reaches the parallel surface 72.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入されていくと、図１４及び図１５に示すように、第１係止部３０は、第１被係止部６０の平行面６２に沿って案内されるとともに、第２係止部４０は、第２被係止部７０の平行面７２に沿って案内される。   Further, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, as shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, the first locking portion 30 is connected to the first locked portion 60. While being guided along the parallel surface 62, the second locking portion 40 is guided along the parallel surface 72 of the second locked portion 70.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入されていくと、図１６及び図１７に示すように、第１係止部３０は、第１被係止部６０の立面６３に到達する。第１係止部３０が立面６３に到達すると、アーム部５５の撓みが解消され、第１被係止部６０は、アーム部５５の弾性回復に基づいて、矢印Ａ３に示すように上側（＋Ｚ側）に戻される。この結果、第１係止部３０の立面３３と第１被係止部６０の立面６３とが対向し、第１係止部３０が、第１被係止部６０に係止する。なお、第１係止部３０が立面６３に到達した時点では、第２係止部４０は、第２被係止部７０の立面７３に到達しておらず、平行面７２に案内されている途中である。   Further, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the first locking portion 30 is connected to the first locked portion 60. Reach the elevation 63. When the first locking part 30 reaches the upright surface 63, the bending of the arm part 55 is eliminated, and the first locked part 60 is moved upward as indicated by an arrow A3 based on the elastic recovery of the arm part 55 (see FIG. + Z side). As a result, the rising surface 33 of the first locking portion 30 and the rising surface 63 of the first locked portion 60 face each other, and the first locking portion 30 locks to the first locked portion 60. When the first locking portion 30 reaches the upright surface 63, the second locking portion 40 does not reach the upright surface 73 of the second locked portion 70 and is guided by the parallel surface 72. On the way.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入されていくと、図１８及び図１９に示すように、第２係止部４０は、第２被係止部７０の立面７３に到達する。第２係止部４０が立面７３に到達すると、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの撓みが解消され、第２係止部４０は、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの弾性回復に基づいて、矢印Ａ４に示すように移動する。この結果、第２係止部４０の立面４３と第２被係止部７０の立面７３とが対向し、第２係止部４０が、第２被係止部７０に係止する。なお、第１被係止部６０は、さらに挿入方向Ｄ１に移動するため、第１係止部３０の立面３３と第１被係止部６０の立面６３との間隔が広がる。   Further, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, as shown in FIGS. 18 and 19, the second locking portion 40 is connected to the second locked portion 70. Reach the elevation 73. When the second locking portion 40 reaches the elevation surface 73, the bending of the arm portions 25R and 25L is eliminated, and the second locking portion 40 is indicated by an arrow A4 based on the elastic recovery of the arm portions 25R and 25L. Move to. As a result, the rising surface 43 of the second locking portion 40 and the rising surface 73 of the second locked portion 70 face each other, and the second locking portion 40 locks to the second locked portion 70. In addition, since the 1st to-be-latched part 60 moves to the insertion direction D1, the space | interval of the standing surface 33 of the 1st latching | locking part 30 and the standing surface 63 of the 1st to-be-latched part 60 spreads.

以上により、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合は完了する。嵌合が完了した時の、第２コネクタ５０の挿入方向Ｄ１における後端の位置と、第１コネクタ２０の本体部分から突出するアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの先端の位置とは、図１８（Ｂ）に示すように、挿入方向Ｄ１に直交する同一面Ｐ上にある。   Thus, the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 is completed. The position of the rear end in the insertion direction D1 of the second connector 50 when the fitting is completed and the positions of the front ends of the arm portions 25R and 25L protruding from the main body portion of the first connector 20 are shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the plane is on the same plane P orthogonal to the insertion direction D1.

次に、コネクタ装置１０の第１コネクタ２０から第２コネクタ５０を取り外す方法について、図２０（Ａ）及び図２０（Ｂ）を用いて説明する。なお、第１コネクタ２０から第２コネクタ５０を引き抜く取外し方向Ｄ２は、＋Ｘ方向と同一の方向である。   Next, a method for removing the second connector 50 from the first connector 20 of the connector device 10 will be described with reference to FIGS. 20 (A) and 20 (B). The removal direction D2 for pulling out the second connector 50 from the first connector 20 is the same direction as the + X direction.

第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合を解除する場合、図２０（Ａ）に示すように、先ず、第２コネクタ５０の係止解除部５７を、矢印Ａ５に示すように、押し下げる。すると、アーム部５５が撓み、第１被係止部６０が下側（−Ｚ側）に押し込まれる。この結果、第１係止部３０と第１被係止部６０との係止が解除される。   When releasing the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50, as shown in FIG. 20A, first, the locking release portion 57 of the second connector 50 is pushed down as shown by an arrow A5. . Then, the arm part 55 bends and the 1st to-be-latched part 60 is pushed down (-Z side). As a result, the locking between the first locking portion 30 and the first locked portion 60 is released.

次に、第２コネクタ５０を、取外し方向Ｄ２に移動させて、第１コネクタ２０から引き抜く。すると、図２０（Ｂ）に示すように、第２係止部４０が、第２被係止部７０の立面７３に案内されて、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌが撓み、矢印Ａ６に示すように、第２係止部４０は互いに広がる方向に押し出される。立面７３は、Ｘ軸方向に傾斜する傾斜面から構成されているため、第２係止部４０が互いに広がる方向に、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌが撓みやすい。この結果、第２係止部４０と第２被係止部７０との係止が解除される。そして、第２コネクタ５０が引き抜かれ、第１コネクタ２０から取り外される。   Next, the second connector 50 is moved in the removal direction D <b> 2 and pulled out from the first connector 20. Then, as shown in FIG. 20 (B), the second locking portion 40 is guided by the rising surface 73 of the second locked portion 70, and the arm portions 25R, 25L are bent, as indicated by an arrow A6. The second locking portions 40 are pushed out in the direction of spreading. Since the standing surface 73 is composed of an inclined surface that is inclined in the X-axis direction, the arm portions 25R and 25L are easily bent in the direction in which the second locking portion 40 spreads. As a result, the locking between the second locking portion 40 and the second locked portion 70 is released. Then, the second connector 50 is pulled out and removed from the first connector 20.

図２１は、嵌合ストロークと、第１係止部３０を第１被係止部６０に係止させる際の挿入力Ｆ１及び第２係止部４０を第２被係止部７０に係止させる際の挿入力Ｆ２との関係を示したグラフである。図２１を参照するとわかるように、第２コネクタ５０を、挿入方向Ｄ１に移動させつつ、第２コネクタ５０が、第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に、嵌合ストロークＳ０（図１０、図１１における第２コネクタ５０の位置）まで挿入されると、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に当接するとともに、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に当接する。   FIG. 21 shows the engagement stroke, the insertion force F1 when the first locking portion 30 is locked to the first locked portion 60, and the second locking portion 40 locked to the second locked portion 70. It is the graph which showed the relationship with the insertion force F2 at the time of making. As can be seen from FIG. 21, the second connector 50 moves into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20 while moving the second connector 50 in the insertion direction D <b> 1 (FIGS. 10 and 11). Is inserted to the position of the second connector 50), the first locking portion 30 comes into contact with the first locked portion 60, and the second locking portion 40 comes into contact with the second locked portion 70. .

さらに、第２コネクタ５０を、嵌合ストロークＳ０からＳ１に移動させていくと、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０の傾斜面６１に案内されるとともに、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０の傾斜面７１に案内される（図１２、図１３参照）。このため、挿入力Ｆ１、Ｆ２は、傾斜面３１、６１の傾斜角度に対応して、ほぼ比例して上昇を開始する。   Further, when the second connector 50 is moved from the fitting stroke S0 to S1, the first locking portion 30 is guided to the inclined surface 61 of the first locked portion 60 and the second locking portion. 40 is guided to the inclined surface 71 of the second locked portion 70 (see FIGS. 12 and 13). For this reason, the insertion forces F1 and F2 start to rise substantially in proportion to the inclination angles of the inclined surfaces 31 and 61.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０を、嵌合ストロークＳ１（図１２、図１３における第２コネクタ５０の位置）に移動させると、第１係止部３０が平行面６２に到達し、第２係止部４０が平行面７２に到達する。このとき、挿入力Ｆ１、Ｆ２は、ピーク挿入力Ｆ１Ｐ、Ｆ２Ｐまで上昇する。なお、第１係止部３０が平行面６２に到達するタイミングが、第２係止部４０が平行面７２に到達するタイミングと一致するため、挿入力Ｆ１、Ｆ２が、ピーク挿入力Ｆ１Ｐ、Ｆ２Ｐになるタイミングは一致する。 Further, when the second connector 50 is moved to the fitting stroke S1 (the position of the second connector 50 in FIGS. 12 and 13), the first locking portion 30 reaches the parallel surface 62, and the second locking portion. 40 reaches the parallel plane 72. At this time, the insertion forces F1 and F2 rise to the peak insertion forces F1 P and F2 P. Since the timing at which the first locking portion 30 reaches the parallel surface 62 coincides with the timing at which the second locking portion 40 reaches the parallel surface 72, the insertion forces F1 and F2 are the peak insertion forces F1 P , The timing when it becomes F2 P matches.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０を、嵌合ストロークＳ１からＳ２（図１６、図１７における第２コネクタ５０の位置）に移動させていくと、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０の平行面６２に沿って移動するとともに、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０の平行面７２に沿って移動する。このため、挿入力Ｆ１、Ｆ２は、ピーク挿入力Ｆ１Ｐ、Ｆ２Ｐから減少し、ピーク挿入力Ｆ１Ｐ、Ｆ２Ｐからやや小さい挿入力Ｆ１Ａ、Ｆ２Ａで推移する。 Further, when the second connector 50 is moved from the fitting stroke S1 to S2 (the position of the second connector 50 in FIGS. 16 and 17), the first locking portion 30 is moved to the first locked portion 60. While moving along the parallel surface 62, the second locking portion 40 moves along the parallel surface 72 of the second locked portion 70. Therefore, insertion forces F1, F2, down from the peak insertion force F1 P, F2 P, to remain at slightly lower insertion force F1 A, F2 A peak insertion force F1 P, F2 P.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０を、嵌合ストロークＳ２まで移動させると、第１係止部３０は、第１被係止部６０の立面６３に到達して、第１被係止部６０に係止する。これにより、挿入力Ｆ１は、ゼロになる。 Further, when the second connector 50 is moved to the fitting stroke S <b> 2, the first locking part 30 reaches the rising surface 63 of the first locked part 60 and engages with the first locked part 60. Stop. Thereby, the insertion force F1 becomes zero.

さらに、第２コネクタ５０を、嵌合ストロークＳ３（図１８、図１９における第２コネクタ５０の位置）まで移動させると、第２係止部４０が立面７３に到達して、第２被係止部７０に係止する。これにより、挿入力Ｆ２は、ゼロになる。 Further, when the second connector 50 is moved to the fitting stroke S3 (the position of the second connector 50 in FIGS. 18 and 19), the second locking portion 40 reaches the elevation surface 73, and the second engaged portion is reached. Lock to the stop 70. Thereby, the insertion force F2 becomes zero.

以上、説明したように、本実施形態においては、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合が完了すると、外部から視認可能なアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌに生じた撓みが解消される。アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの撓みの解消を、ユーザは、目視により確認して、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との中途嵌合を検出することができる。この結果、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０とを嵌合する際に、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合が不十分な状態である中途嵌合を防止することができる。   As described above, in the present embodiment, when the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 is completed, the bending generated in the arm portions 25R and 25L visible from the outside is eliminated. The user can visually confirm whether the arm portions 25R and 25L have been bent, and can detect the midway fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50. As a result, when the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 are fitted together, it is possible to prevent mid-term fitting in which the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 is insufficient.

具体的には、本実施形態では、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に係止した後に、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に係止する。このため、第１係止部３０と第１被係止部６０とが係止しておらず、第２係止部４０のみが第２被係止部７０に係止している中途嵌合を防止することができる。また、第１係止部３０のみが第１被係止部６０に係止し、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に係止していない中途嵌合は、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの撓みの状態を確認することにより防止することができる。この結果、第１係止部３０が非係止状態である中途嵌合、及び第２係止部４０が非係止状態である中途嵌合のいずれの中途嵌合をも防止することができる。   Specifically, in the present embodiment, after the first locking portion 30 is locked to the first locked portion 60, the second locking portion 40 is locked to the second locked portion 70. For this reason, the first locking portion 30 and the first locked portion 60 are not locked, and only the second locking portion 40 is locked to the second locked portion 70. Can be prevented. Further, only the first locking part 30 is locked to the first locked part 60 and the second locking part 40 is not locked to the second locked part 70. , 25L can be prevented by confirming the state of bending. As a result, it is possible to prevent any halfway fitting in which the first locking part 30 is in the unlocked state and the second locking part 40 is in the unlocked state. .

また、本実施形態では、第１係止部３０の立面３３及び第１被係止部６０の立面６３が、係止状態を維持する「かえし」の機能を発揮する。よって、本実施形態では、コネクタ装置１０を用いた機器に生じる振動により、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０とが中途嵌合となることを防止することができる。また、中途嵌合を防止するために、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０とは別の部材をそれらに組み付ける必要もないため、部品点数増加や組み付け工数増加を抑制することができる。結果として、製造コストを抑制することができる。   Moreover, in this embodiment, the standing surface 33 of the 1st latching | locking part 30 and the standing surface 63 of the 1st to-be-latched part 60 exhibit the function of a "barking" which maintains a latching state. Therefore, in this embodiment, it can prevent that the 1st connector 20 and the 2nd connector 50 become a halfway fitting by the vibration which arises in the apparatus using the connector apparatus 10. FIG. Moreover, since it is not necessary to assemble a member different from the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 in order to prevent midway fitting, an increase in the number of parts and an increase in the number of assembling steps can be suppressed. As a result, the manufacturing cost can be suppressed.

また、本実施形態では、第２コネクタ５０を第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入していく際、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に当接すると、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に当接する。このため、図２１に示す挿入力Ｆ１、Ｆ２が大きくなるタイミングは一致する。これにより、ユーザは、単一の係止機構を備えるコネクタ装置と変わらない感覚で、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０とを嵌合させることができる。結果として、作業性を向上させることができる。   In this embodiment, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, if the first locking portion 30 comes into contact with the first locked portion 60, the second locking The stop part 40 contacts the second locked part 70. For this reason, the timings at which the insertion forces F1 and F2 shown in FIG. Thereby, the user can fit the 1st connector 20 and the 2nd connector 50 with the same feeling as a connector device provided with a single locking mechanism. As a result, workability can be improved.

また、本実施形態では、第２コネクタ５０を第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入していく際、第１係止部３０が、第１被係止部６０の平行面６２に到達すると、第２係止部４０が、第２被係止部７０の平行面７２に到達する。このため、図２１に示す挿入力Ｆ１、Ｆ２が、ピーク挿入力Ｆ１Ｐ、Ｆ２Ｐになるタイミングは一致する。これにより、ユーザは、単一の係止機構を備えるコネクタ装置と変わらない感覚で、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０とを嵌合させることができる。結果として、作業性を向上させることができる。 In this embodiment, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, the first locking portion 30 reaches the parallel surface 62 of the first locked portion 60. The second locking portion 40 reaches the parallel surface 72 of the second locked portion 70. For this reason, the timings at which the insertion forces F1 and F2 shown in FIG. 21 become the peak insertion forces F1 P and F2 P are the same. Thereby, the user can fit the 1st connector 20 and the 2nd connector 50 with the same feeling as a connector device provided with a single locking mechanism. As a result, workability can be improved.

また、本実施形態では、図１８（Ｂ）に示すように、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合が完了した時の、第２コネクタ５０の挿入方向Ｄ１における後端の位置と、第１コネクタ２０の本体部分から突出するアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの先端の位置とは、挿入方向Ｄ１に直交する同一面Ｐ上にある。このため、ユーザが、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合が完了したか否かの確認を行いやすく、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との中途嵌合を検出することができる。結果として、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合が不十分な状態である中途嵌合を防止することができる。   Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 18B, the position of the rear end in the insertion direction D1 of the second connector 50 when the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 is completed. The positions of the tips of the arm portions 25R and 25L protruding from the main body portion of the first connector 20 are on the same plane P orthogonal to the insertion direction D1. For this reason, it is easy for the user to check whether or not the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 is completed, and it is possible to detect the mid-fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50. it can. As a result, it is possible to prevent mid-term fitting in which the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 are not sufficiently fitted.

また、本実施形態では、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に係止してから、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に係止するまで、互いに広がる方向に撓むように形成されている。したがって、ユーザが、例えば、コネクタ装置１０の上側（＋Ｚ側）からアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの撓み状況を確認し易いため、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合が不十分な状態である中途嵌合を発見しやすい。これにより、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との中途嵌合を検出することができる。結果として、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との中途嵌合を防止することができる。   In the present embodiment, the arm portions 25R and 25L have the first locking portion 30 locked to the first locked portion 60 and then the second locking portion 40 to the second locked portion 70. It forms so that it may mutually bend in the direction which spreads until it latches. Therefore, for example, since it is easy for the user to check the bending state of the arm portions 25R and 25L from the upper side (+ Z side) of the connector device 10, the fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 is insufficient. It is easy to find a midway fit. Thereby, the halfway fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 can be detected. As a result, halfway fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 can be prevented.

また、本実施形態では、第２被係止部７０の立面７３は、挿入方向Ｄ１に対して傾斜する面から構成されている。このため、第２係止部４０が互いに広がる方向に、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌが撓みやすい。これにより、第２係止部４０と第２被係止部７０との係止の解除が、円滑に行われる。結果として、第２コネクタ５０が引き抜かれ、第１コネクタ２０からの第２コネクタ５０の取外し作業の作業性を向上させることができる。   Moreover, in this embodiment, the standing surface 73 of the 2nd to-be-latched part 70 is comprised from the surface which inclines with respect to the insertion direction D1. For this reason, the arm portions 25R and 25L are easily bent in the direction in which the second locking portions 40 spread. Thereby, the cancellation | release of latching with the 2nd latching | locking part 40 and the 2nd to-be-latched part 70 is performed smoothly. As a result, the second connector 50 is pulled out, and the workability of the work of removing the second connector 50 from the first connector 20 can be improved.

以上、本発明の実施の形態について説明したが、本発明は上記実施の形態によって限定されるものではない。   As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited by the said embodiment.

例えば、本発明の実施の形態では、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、互いに広がる方向に撓むように形成されている。しかしながら、これに限られない。例えば、図２２に示すコネクタ装置１０Ａのように、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、同一の方向に撓むように形成されていてもよい。以下、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの構成が異なる変形例１に係るコネクタ装置１０Ａについて、図２２を用いて説明する。   For example, in the embodiment of the present invention, the arm portions 25R and 25L are formed so as to bend in the direction in which the arms expand. However, it is not limited to this. For example, like the connector device 10A shown in FIG. 22, the arm portions 25R and 25L may be formed to bend in the same direction. Hereinafter, a connector device 10A according to Modification 1 in which the configurations of the arm portions 25R and 25L are different will be described with reference to FIG.

コネクタ装置１０Ａは、第１コネクタ２０と、第１コネクタ２０に嵌合する第２コネクタ５０とを備える。   The connector device 10 </ b> A includes a first connector 20 and a second connector 50 that fits into the first connector 20.

第１コネクタ２０は、導電性の素材からなる８本の雄端子と、樹脂からなるアウターハウジング２２とを備える。アウターハウジング２２には、一対のアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌと、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの先端に設けられた２つの第２係止部４０とが形成されている。   The first connector 20 includes eight male terminals made of a conductive material and an outer housing 22 made of resin. The outer housing 22 is formed with a pair of arm portions 25R and 25L and two second locking portions 40 provided at the tips of the arm portions 25R and 25L.

アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、アウターハウジング２２を構成する壁の一部である天井壁部２４と側壁部２６とがなす角部分近傍の端面から＋Ｘ方向に突出して形成されている棒材である。アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合を行うユーザが、外部から視認可能に、嵌合状態で外部に露出して形成されている。アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、上側に撓むように設けられている。   The arm portions 25 </ b> R and 25 </ b> L are bar members that are formed to protrude in the + X direction from the end surface in the vicinity of the corner portion formed by the ceiling wall portion 24 and the side wall portion 26 that are part of the wall constituting the outer housing 22. The arm portions 25R and 25L are formed to be exposed to the outside in a fitted state so that a user who fits the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 can visually recognize from the outside. The arm portions 25R and 25L are provided to bend upward as the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses.

第２係止部４０は、一対のアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの下側（−Ｚ側）の面に形成されている。   The second locking portion 40 is formed on the lower (−Z side) surface of the pair of arm portions 25R, 25L.

第２コネクタ５０は、８本の雌端子と、樹脂からなるインナーハウジング５２とを備える。インナーハウジング５２には、２つの第２被係止部７０が形成されている。   The second connector 50 includes eight female terminals and an inner housing 52 made of resin. Two second locked portions 70 are formed in the inner housing 52.

第２被係止部７０は、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の進行に伴って、第２係止部４０が係止する係止対象である。第２被係止部７０は、インナーハウジング５２の両側面（−Ｙ側の側面及び＋Ｙ側の側面）に形成されている。   The second locked portion 70 is a locking target that is locked by the second locking portion 40 as the fitting of the first connector 20 and the second connector 50 progresses. The second locked portion 70 is formed on both side surfaces (the −Y side surface and the + Y side surface) of the inner housing 52.

以上、説明したように、本変形例１に係るコネクタ装置１０Ａにおいても、上記実施の形態に係るコネクタ装置１０と同様の効果を奏することができる。ただし、ユーザの視認し易さの観点から、本発明の実施の形態に係るアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌの方が望ましい。   As described above, also in the connector device 10A according to the first modification, the same effects as those of the connector device 10 according to the above embodiment can be obtained. However, from the viewpoint of ease of visual recognition by the user, the arm portions 25R and 25L according to the embodiment of the present invention are preferable.

また、本発明の実施の形態では、第１コネクタ２０は、２つのアーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌを備えている。しかしながら、これに限られず、１つ、または、３つ以上のアーム部を備えていてもよい。ただし、第１コネクタ２０と第２コネクタ５０との嵌合の安定性の観点から、本発明の実施の形態のように、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌは、２つであることが望ましい。   In the embodiment of the present invention, the first connector 20 includes two arm portions 25R and 25L. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and one or three or more arm portions may be provided. However, from the viewpoint of the stability of fitting between the first connector 20 and the second connector 50, it is desirable that there are two arm portions 25R and 25L as in the embodiment of the present invention.

また、本発明の実施の形態では、第１コネクタ２０は、配線基板Ｓに実装されるリセプタクルコネクタであり、第２コネクタ５０は、電線Ｗが接続されるプラグコネクタである。しかしながら、これに限られず、例えば、図２３に示す変形例２に係るコネクタ装置１０Ｂのように、双方のコネクタが、端子を有し、その端子に電線Ｗが接続されたものであってもよい。   In the embodiment of the present invention, the first connector 20 is a receptacle connector mounted on the wiring board S, and the second connector 50 is a plug connector to which the electric wire W is connected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, like the connector device 10B according to Modification 2 shown in FIG. 23, both connectors may have terminals, and the electric wires W may be connected to the terminals. .

また、本発明の実施の形態では、第２コネクタ５０を第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入していく際、第１係止部３０が平行面６２に到達するタイミングと、第２係止部４０が平行面７２に到達するタイミングは一致する。しかしながら、完全に一致する必要はない。両タイミングは、ほぼ一致すればよい。   In the embodiment of the present invention, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, the timing at which the first locking portion 30 reaches the parallel surface 62, and the second engagement The timing at which the stop 40 reaches the parallel surface 72 coincides. However, it is not necessary to match exactly. Both timings should just be in agreement.

また、本発明の実施の形態では、第２コネクタ５０を第１コネクタ２０の嵌合穴２３に挿入していく際、第１係止部３０が第１被係止部６０に到達するタイミングと、第２係止部４０が第２被係止部７０に到達するタイミングは一致する。しかしながら、完全に一致する必要はない。両タイミングは、ほぼ一致すればよい。   In the embodiment of the present invention, when the second connector 50 is inserted into the fitting hole 23 of the first connector 20, the timing at which the first locking portion 30 reaches the first locked portion 60, and The timing at which the second locking portion 40 reaches the second locked portion 70 coincides. However, it is not necessary to match exactly. Both timings should just be in agreement.

また、本発明の実施の形態では、リセプタクルコネクタである第１コネクタ２０に、第１係止部３０及び第２係止部４０が形成され、プラグコネクタである第２コネクタ５０に、第１被係止部６０及び第２被係止部７０が形成されている。しかしながら、これに限らず、第１コネクタ２０に被係止部が形成され、第２コネクタ５０に係止部が形成されていてもよい。   Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the first locking portion 30 and the second locking portion 40 are formed on the first connector 20 that is a receptacle connector, and the first connector 20 is formed on the second connector 50 that is a plug connector. A locking part 60 and a second locked part 70 are formed. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and a locked portion may be formed on the first connector 20 and a locking portion may be formed on the second connector 50.

また、本発明の実施の形態では、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌが、アウターハウジング２２の本体部に一体的に形成されている。しかしながら、これに限らず、少なくとも、アーム部２５Ｒ、２５Ｌが可撓性を備えていればよい。同様に、アーム部５５は、インナーハウジング５２に一体的に形成されているが、これに限らず、少なくとも、アーム部５５が可撓性を備えていればよい。   In the embodiment of the present invention, the arm portions 25 </ b> R and 25 </ b> L are formed integrally with the main body portion of the outer housing 22. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and at least the arm portions 25R and 25L may be flexible. Similarly, the arm portion 55 is formed integrally with the inner housing 52, but is not limited thereto, and at least the arm portion 55 only needs to have flexibility.

本発明は、本発明の広義の精神と範囲を逸脱することなく、様々な実施形態及び変形が可能とされるものである。上述した実施形態は、本発明を説明するためのものであり、本発明の範囲を限定するものではない。   Various embodiments and modifications can be made to the present invention without departing from the broad spirit and scope of the present invention. The above-described embodiments are for explaining the present invention, and do not limit the scope of the present invention.

１０，１０Ａ，１０Ｂ コネクタ装置、２０ 第１コネクタ、２１ 雄端子、２１ａ，２１ｂ 端部、２２ アウターハウジング、２３ 嵌合穴、２４ 天井壁部、２４ａ 下面、２５Ｒ，２５Ｌ アーム部、２６ 側壁部、３０ 第１係止部、３１，４１，６１，７１ 傾斜面、３２，４２，６２，７２ 平行面、３３，４３，６３，７３ 立面、４０ 第２係止部、５０ 第２コネクタ、５１ 雌端子、５１ａ 鞘状部、５１ｂ 結束部、５１ｃ 弾性接触片、５２ インナーハウジング、５２Ｒ，５２Ｌ 側面、５３ 挿入口、５４ 端子収容室、５５ アーム部、５５ａ 上面、５６ 天井壁部、５６ａ 近傍部分、５７ 係止解除部、６０ 第１被係止部、７０ 第２被係止部、Ｓ 配線基板、Ｗ 電線、Ａ１，Ａ２，Ａ３，Ａ４，Ａ５，Ａ６ 矢印、Ｄ１ 挿入方向、Ｄ２ 取外し方向、Ｆ１，Ｆ２ 挿入力、Ｐ 同一面   10, 10A, 10B connector device, 20 first connector, 21 male terminal, 21a, 21b end, 22 outer housing, 23 fitting hole, 24 ceiling wall, 24a lower surface, 25R, 25L arm, 26 side wall, 30 First locking portion, 31, 41, 61, 71 Inclined surface, 32, 42, 62, 72 Parallel surface, 33, 43, 63, 73 Elevated surface, 40 Second locking portion, 50 Second connector, 51 Female terminal, 51a Sheath-like part, 51b Bundling part, 51c Elastic contact piece, 52 Inner housing, 52R, 52L Side face, 53 Insertion port, 54 Terminal accommodating chamber, 55 Arm part, 55a Top surface, 56 Ceiling wall part, 56a Near part , 57 Unlocking part, 60 First locked part, 70 Second locked part, S wiring board, W electric wire, A1, A2, A3, A4, A5, A6 arrow, D Insertion direction, D2 removal direction, F1, F2 insertion force, P flush

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第１係止部と、第２係止部と、前記第２係止部を支持し、外部から視認可能なアーム部と、を備える第１コネクタと、
前記第１係止部に係止される第１被係止部と、前記第２係止部に係止される第２被係止部と、を備え、前記第１コネクタに嵌合する第２コネクタと、を備え、
前記第１コネクタと前記第２コネクタとの嵌合の進行に伴って、前記第１係止部が前記第１被係止部に係止すると共に、前記第２係止部が前記第２被係止部に案内されて前記アーム部が撓み、前記第１係止部と前記第１被係止部との係止後、前記第２係止部が前記第２被係止部に係止すると共に前記アーム部の撓みが解消するように構成されている、コネクタ装置。 A first connector comprising: a first locking portion; a second locking portion; and an arm portion that supports the second locking portion and is visible from outside.
A first locked portion that is locked to the first locking portion; and a second locked portion that is locked to the second locking portion; 2 connectors,
As the fitting of the first connector and the second connector progresses, the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion, and the second locking portion is locked to the second locked portion. Guided by the locking portion, the arm portion bends, and after the first locking portion and the first locked portion are locked, the second locking portion locks to the second locked portion. And a connector device configured to eliminate bending of the arm portion. 前記第１被係止部は、前記第１コネクタへの前記第２コネクタの挿入方向の先端側から順に、前記第１係止部を案内し、前記挿入方向に対して傾斜する第１の傾斜面と前記挿入方向に平行な第１の平行面と、を有し、
前記第２被係止部は、前記挿入方向の先端側から順に、前記第１係止部を案内し、前記挿入方向に対して傾斜する第２の傾斜面と前記挿入方向に平行な第２の平行面と、を有し、
前記第１係止部が前記第１の平行面に到達すると、前記第２係止部が前記第２の平行面に到達する請求項１に記載のコネクタ装置。 The first locked portion guides the first locking portion in order from the distal end side in the insertion direction of the second connector to the first connector, and is inclined first with respect to the insertion direction. And a first parallel surface parallel to the insertion direction,
The second locked portion sequentially guides the first locking portion from the distal end side in the insertion direction, and a second inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the insertion direction and a second parallel to the insertion direction. Parallel planes of
The connector device according to claim 1, wherein when the first locking portion reaches the first parallel surface, the second locking portion reaches the second parallel surface. 前記第２被係止部は、前記挿入方向における前記第２の平行面の後端に設けられた立面を有し、
前記立面は、前記挿入方向に対して傾斜している請求項２に記載のコネクタ装置。 The second locked portion has an elevation surface provided at a rear end of the second parallel surface in the insertion direction,
The connector device according to claim 2, wherein the vertical surface is inclined with respect to the insertion direction. 前記アーム部は、前記第１コネクタの本体部から突出する一対の棒材から構成され、
前記第２係止部は、前記棒材の先端に設けられている請求項１から３のいずれか一項に記載のコネクタ装置。 The arm portion is composed of a pair of bar members protruding from the main body portion of the first connector,
The connector device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second locking portion is provided at a tip of the bar. 前記一対の棒材は、前記第１の係止部が前記第１の被係止部に係止してから、前記第２の係止部が前記第２の被係止部に係止するまで、互いに広がる方向に撓むように形成されている請求項４に記載のコネクタ装置。   In the pair of rods, the first locking portion is locked to the first locked portion, and then the second locking portion is locked to the second locked portion. The connector device according to claim 4, wherein the connector device is formed so as to bend in a direction spreading toward each other. 前記第１コネクタと前記第２コネクタとの嵌合が完了した時の、前記第２コネクタの挿入方向における後端の位置と、前記第１コネクタの本体部から突出する前記アーム部の先端の位置とは、前記第２コネクタの挿入方向に直交する同一面上にある請求項１から５のいずれか一項に記載のコネクタ装置。   The position of the rear end in the insertion direction of the second connector when the fitting between the first connector and the second connector is completed, and the position of the tip of the arm portion protruding from the main body portion of the first connector Is a connector device according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is on the same plane orthogonal to the insertion direction of the second connector. 前記第１コネクタは、配線基板に設けられたリセプタクルコネクタであり、
前記第２コネクタは、端子を有し、前記端子に電線が接続されたプラグコネクタである、請求項１から６のいずれか一項に記載のコネクタ装置。 The first connector is a receptacle connector provided on a wiring board;
The connector device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the second connector is a plug connector having a terminal and an electric wire connected to the terminal. 前記第１コネクタ及び前記第２コネクタは、端子を有し、前記端子に電線が接続されたコネクタである、請求項１から６のいずれか一項に記載のコネクタ装置。   The connector device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein each of the first connector and the second connector has a terminal, and an electric wire is connected to the terminal.
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